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Will Tommy Vercetti Be in GTA 6? Ray Liotta Cameo Explained

Find out if the Italian Stallion makes a return in the next Grand Theft Auto.

GTA 6 - screenshot of the streets of Vice City, with Tommy Vercetti in a blue hawaiian shirt pasted over the screenshot
GTA 6 - screenshot of the streets of Vice City, with Tommy Vercetti in a blue hawaiian shirt pasted over the screenshot
Harry Redman
By Harry Redman
Co-Authors Alexandria Lopez

  • Primary Subject: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)
  • Key Update: Fans recently discovered a split-second background easter egg in the second trailer showing a lizard wall ornament wearing Tommy Vercetti's iconic blue-and-white Hawaiian shirt, fueling speculation about the GTA: Vice City protagonist's potential connection to the new game.
  • Status: Rumored / Easter Egg Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 24, 2026
  • Quick Answer: While a hidden background asset directly nods to his iconic tropical shirt, Tommy Vercetti is highly unlikely to appear in person due to Rockstar's strict division between the 3D and HD timelines, as well as the passing of voice actor Ray Liotta.

If you weren't already aware, GTA 6 will be set in Vice City. This has led to many fans speculating whether or not the protagonist of GTA Vice City, Tommy Vercetti, will make an appearance in the new game.

Below, we'll be discussing the latest news and leaks on whether Tommy Vercetti will be in GTA 6. Plus, we'll be giving our thoughts on the likelihood of him making an appearance in the game's story.

Here's everything we know!

Will Tommy Vercetti Appear in GTA 6?

Tommy Vercetti - GTA Vice City Protagonist
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Credit: Rockstar Games

So far, there hasn't been any confirmation from Rockstar Games regarding whether Tommy Vercetti will make an appearance in GTA 6. However, an easter egg that was recently discovered hints at potential tributes and nods to Vercetti's character in the game.

Though the second trailer was released a year ago, it was only recently discovered that Rockstar included a Tommy Vercetti easter egg. During the scene where Jason slaps a shopkeeper, an iguana wearing Tommy's iconic blue-and-white tropical shirt can be seen in the background.

A colorful lizard decoration on a wooden wall.
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Credit: Rockstar Games

While this doesn't confirm (nor deny) Tommy's existence in the game, it's given some fans hope. Maybe we'll get more hints from the third GTA 6 trailer, which could be dropping any day now.

That's all there is to know about whether Tommy Vercetti will make an appearance in GTA 6, at least for the time being!

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